Compliance Officer - Financial Crimes

Boston · USD 180,000-220,000 · 10+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

KKR is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Officer to join its Global Compliance team in Boston and lead the management and oversight of the Americas anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), anti-bribery and corruption, economic sanctions and terrorist financing programs.
The role will combine strategic program leadership with hands-on execution across governance, risk assessment, control design, monitoring and testing, investigations, regulatory change, management information, training and technology enablement.
The successful candidate will transition to become the Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the regulated business in the United States.

Lead the Americas program by setting the direction and operating rhythm for KKR's Financial Crime Compliance Program in the Americas.
Maintain and enhance the financial crime framework, including policies, standards, procedures, governance forums, and escalation protocols.
Develop clear management information, key risk and performance indicators, issue reporting and trend analysis for senior management and governance committees.
Oversee external counsel, service providers, placement agents and Transfer Agents through documented responsibilities and service standards.
Lead and continuously improve financial crime risk assessments covering customers, investors, products, transactions, geographies, and third parties.
Define and maintain a control inventory spanning preventive, detective and responsive controls.
Direct risk-based compliance monitoring, quality assurance and periodic testing to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
Advise KKR's global businesses and external vendors on AML/KYC, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, and terrorist financing risks.
Partner with the KKR Client Service Team and investment professionals to manage AML/KYC and due diligence requirements for limited partners.
Oversee case assessment, investigation, documentation and escalation of potentially suspicious activity.

At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including substantial responsibility for AML/KYC and anti-corruption programs within a large investment management firm, broker-dealer or similarly complex financial institution.
Deep subject matter expertise in U.S., U.K. and European Union AML/KYC, sanctions and anti-corruption requirements, with familiarity with other relevant jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands.
Demonstrated experience designing or enhancing a risk-based financial crime framework.
Practical experience with investor onboarding transactional due diligence, beneficial ownership, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, investigations, and suspicious activity reporting.
Strong understanding of financial crime technology and data.
Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a dynamic, global and highly collaborative environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity, presence and judgment to form and express clear opinions.
A stakeholder-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
High standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, organization and execution.
Undergraduate degree with strong academic credentials.